Is there a difference between stewed duck and braised duck? Well, I was equally curious to know as well and checked out Soh Food Stewed Duck (01-106) at Empress Road Food Centre. The cooking style is relatively different and results in a softer and more tender texture. A very balanced and well nourished hawker meal if you’re looking for something healthier.

For $6, you’ll get a whole stewed duck leg, some Chinese spinach, shiitake mushrooms with rice or smooth and silky hor fun (I opted for this). Added $1 ($2 available) for fish maw and the owner was kind enough to spare me some lotus seeds.

I found the duck to be fresh and quite tender. It had a pretty home cooked feel to it. Perhaps it could’ve been even softer to have a melt in your mouth feel and less chewy at some parts. The gravy itself is thin and mild which probably is made from the duck juice with some seasoning.

Having fish maw absorb the light yet tasty gravy is quite a delight in itself. The sambal belachan deserves a mention as it’s pungent and has the distinct dried shrimp taste. Great to pair it with your meat or carb of choice.

If you want something soupy, there’s the salted vegetable and duck soup (kiam chye ark) available. You can also order a whole duck if you pre-order at 81989368.

I recommend you to try it when you’re at Empress Road Market if you happen to be having Bakery Brera or Ah Wing’s Wanton Mee (01-108).